Lexus GX550 OVERTRAIL - Is it off-road ready? (Real Reaction) 

The GX550 is Hands down the GOAT of all the new Toyota Vehicles. Its the dream rig for sure!

Love how involved Lexus has become with their consumers, I simply can’t wait to see one in person and what the aftermarket has in store for these. I’m in love with that Earth color for sure. Great video!

I'm a car guy. I think the first twin-turbo vehicle to come out of Japan was the 1990 Twin Turbo Nissan Z. Previously in 1987, Toyota introduced a turbo Supra however it was a single-scroll Turbo. I am actually burned out with trucks and off-road vehicles after spending 12 years in the Army. I must admit I am drooling over the GX 550, I just earmarked my savings for it. Thanks for the show, you did a great presentation, I first saw the GX 550 in person at the Chicago Auto Show, and I cannot wait to get my hands on one for a rental before purchasing. Thanks again. New subscriber...

Seeing you pull the trailer through those rutted steep hills was truly impressive Kevin! This GX will make a great overlanding rig for sure.

“Done”. “Done”. Sounds like you’re getting a GX550 OT.😂

I watched so many reviews/impressions on this vehicle and they were lackluster. I knew you would be bringing a real world impression of this vehicle, thanks for this! You did an excellent job Kevin! We saw this at our local Lexus two months ago and we already knew there will be a markup because they did JUST THAT WELL! I think this will replace our 2009 Jeep Commander.

It's super cool they let you tow the trailer with it (and your own loaded one, not some empty shell). Usually manufacturers are super strict about what you can do with their press vehicles at these events. I'm impressed by that as much as I am with the vehicle itself lol I also appreciate that this video has moments of just quiet driving without talking or music over it. At 41:00 I loved that 2 minutes of just the sound of vehicle.

For me an overlooked feature for a vehicle interior is non reflective surfaces. Amazing how the sun finds that perfect angle to shine glare into your eyes. Crome and shiny surfaces look pretty but are terrible when that glare hit you when you least expect it. Still waiting for a rear view monitor to replace the rear view mirror and side monitors mounted on the A pillar instead of side mirrors. Those side mirrors and huge A pillars create a blind spot that makes it harder to see pedestrians when making left or right turns. Finally, a convent place to mount a fire extinguisher. Love the front facing camera feature and the personal overhead drone view. Great episode, thanks for sharing.

Love these trucks. Planning to get a 2027 model in 2032. 😄

TWO KIDS PLAYING WITH A TOY, GOTTA LOVE THAT.

Yes! We Wan you to take both, Aspen and the GX 550 on the trail for a 1 or 2 weeks trip to really test them and highlight the differences and enhancements. I am very happy Toyota / Lexus recognize your work and invited you to test the new GX 550

Tell your wife you need one for a long term test for us viewers. I need someone to tell my wife I need this truck! Thanks for the drive and commentary.

I drove a demo GX550 overtrail + at the dealership yesterday. It was sooooo Goood…now I’m hooked on the idea of having one 🤣 but I also want to keep my truck 😂

Out of the all new models Toyota/Lexus came out with, this 550 takes the cake. Thanks Kevin for this video.

I would love to see you put it through the paces given your experience.

Excellent, very informative video. I've been following your adventures for over five years now and loved all of them. Your channel was my first subscription on RU-vid l met you a few years back at the overland event in central Texas and have learned a lot about overlanding from you. I'm 77 years old and have always loved off roading since the 1960's when i built a dune buggy out of a 1955 Oldsmobile for running the dunes on South Padre Island. We removed the body, shortened the frame and put dual wheels on the back. Lots of power but really too heavy for running the dunes. My Grandmother did most of the welding for me. She was lead welder for Douglas Aircraft back in WWII. You've really got me excited about the new GX550 with your evaluation of the vehicle. I've always been a Chevrolet guy but this has me excited about the GX550. Two of my sons drive modified Toyotas; a 4 Runner and a 2006 GX470 and really like their rigs. I think the GX550 would be a good all around vehicle for our needs without a bunch of modifications needed. Thanks again for the excellent video.

What an awesome video. Love all the different shots captured, the vehicle review - and your thoughts on the Gx.

Really appreciate Kevin doing a review on the passenger seat. I never realized how much I actually don't like my 4Runner's passenger seat until I sat in it for the first time after years of ownership. Also noting how the placement of the 4H/4L select could be problematic.

Just worried about dealerships marking these up to a insane amount.

Fantastic review! So thorough on things that are important to Overlanders. Hope you get one for your adventures!

Nice info on the newGX 550 especially with towing. I have a GX460, and been on smoother trails in AZ mulligan rim forest service road 300 and adjoining trails. Thank you for your feedback back.

Great review, loved that you got to test with the trailer!

Fantastic review. Absolutely loved seeing your experienced perspective on the capability and ceatures comforts of the GX 550. Looks like there isn't much that was missed by Lexus, and all the extra goodies provides needed comfort for those long trips. If I can add one of these with my recently bought EV, I think my family and I will be covered for quite sometime.

Awesome video! Your videos are so easy to watch compared to some other you tuber's. Great job showing the experience of the new Lexus. That appears to be a very capable and comfortable vehicle. Definitely would not be opposed to watching you and your family's travel while driving one of those. Always enjoy seeing the places y'all visit and the work you do on Silver, Aspen and The Beast. Happy you got the opportunity to drive the GX550 and share the experience with all of us.

Awesome! So glad you had a great time. Great video work as usual. It was cool to get eyes on how it articulated through the arroyo.

Kevin awesome job! Loved your review approach detailed focused and fun. Amazing rig! Can’t wait!!

AWESOME review! Thanks for sharing your honest opinion!!!

Looking at specs i just need the standard overtrail with the HUD, all weather mats, minus the sunroof. Honestly it comes with everything else 360 camera, heated & ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control, blindspot, crawl control and much much more for 70k. Once you option a land cruiser you are at the same price. Guess it comes down to hybrid mpg or the power of a twin turbo 6. I like power myself

Great review! Ive got a 22 tundra with over 100k miles on it and it still runs as good as the day I bought it with no issues to speak of. Oil field truck that sees lots of rough roads. If i had the money I would not hesitate to buy a GX550.

Please do some more testing. I am impressed.

Well done sir!! Loved hearing your honest and thorough opinion! I wanted one before but now I REALLY want one! I’ll sadly have to wait a few years for a used one. But I can tell the wait will be worth it! 😃👏

through caution to the wind and just get one 🙂 we'll be happy to follow along

Typing up a paper for my MBA course as I listen and glimpse over at your video on occasion, your videos are peaceful and pleasant. Absolutely fantastic, job well done!

thanks for your honesty best review ever keep it up champ

Love your approach to review along with the talented storytelling. YES PLEASE! More Lifestyle Overland content on the GX550.

I was particularly impressed with how quickly the wheel spin stopped in the wheel off the ground the first time it articulated in your video. You were obviously impressed. I bet Sarah was giddy when she saw the video. I would think EKDSS will end up more reliable than the swaybar disconnect. I am concerned the sbd will end up as clunky as the 4WD engage can be sometimes; as it waits for all the players get in line to re-engage, or get out of a bind enough to slide apart.

This was awesome, thank you for making this!!!

I'm glad you were able to test the new platform and share your opinion with the overland community. For the first time I'm thinking of giving up my Tundra for this rig. Hopefully you can do further research to see what the minimum needs are to get this rig trail ready.

After seeing the 4runner, Lexus is going on the back burner

I’m impressed, thanks for sharing.👍👍

I’ve watched every GX 550 video and this is by far my favorite. Thanks for putting out some solid content with great shots.

Love the review. Have to look into it.

Love this rig. Got to preview it last summer at Overland Expo Mtn. West. My favorite of all the new Toyota’s coming to market.

This is by far the best review video for off-roaders and overlanders and the GX550. It pretty much answers every questions I had for the vehicle and then some. Great job, Kevin!

Amazing! What a nice car! Love to have it here in Sweden! Love the masssge in the seat! 👍❤️

Cool to see Kurt from XO featured with Lexus here as well as Toyota in XOs videos!

Loved this video and yes some driving impressions of this... the new T4R and the LC250 would be great. same honest format, AND with the trailer! super informative!

Yes put the GX550 through the testing process! Looks like a great vehicle. Also would love to see you compare the GX550 with the new Land Cruiser with the new 4Runner

New to your channel. This was the best review of the Lexus 550 Overtrail by far. A real off trail user. I cannot believe they let you hook up your own trailer! I would be in favor of you getting more time with one and recording a trip.

Awesome unique episode - Very glad you guys got to bring us your perspective on all this. Now get them to give you the keys to the Land Cruiser also ;)

Love the GX 550 so much I hope to be picking up ours this week or next from dealer in north Florida. Would be or 3 rd GX. And I’ve loved them all. Love your segment and will be putting the “ Topo Bear” on its backside soon.

I just love the new GX… but I have the exact same rig (Aspen) and I love the V8

We’re finally getting around to watching this. It seems pretty amazing! Seeing this, I want one, and I have the 200! 🤪

Great video.

Incredible machine! Toyota tradition. I’d enjoy seeing more. And, 😮s this in the future for LSO? Hmmmm. Eager to watch this journey. Y’all are awesome

I like those trails in Hungry Valley, CA. Great review..

Excellent video!

Best review on the entire RU-vid ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

Thank you! This is by far the best presentation of the GX550 to date. Every other media platform has taken it city driving or over extremely mild terrain. This GX550 Overtrail+ is very impressive! If Lexus makes a hybrid version that gets better MPG, I will seriously consider it 🤔 * Lexus Engineers* Moving the 12V from the center console up to the dash cubby-hole would allow the 4L/4H switch to take that location. If the Overtrail is only 2 rows of seats, then the rear seats should have the option to move forward/back with a manual pull handle. The sunvisor Has to be able to move the length of the window or have a separate pull flap. More ground clearance, via suspension or adding AHC, to the Overtrail would be greatly beneficial.

A manual trailer brake controller is a must for offroad in both hi and low range. It's the difference between being pushed off a cliff or avoiding it.

Ditto on hating that word. Thanks for the introduction to the GX550

Thanks for taking the time to make this review. At the end you mentioned adding some clearance enhancements. Are you thinking it needs a lift? Will adding a lift mess with the geometry of the suspension in a negative way?

Great video! I have that exact same model and colour pre-ordered but when we see it in Australia is anyone’s guess! Also you’re right about the rigs being tied to the family as I know my daughter would also be upset if I sold our FJ. I for one would love to see you testing the GX550 at a later date on your channel.

Best review I seen online. You're more practical

A front winch bumper would make the GX550 Overtrail almost perfect! Thanks for this one.

You know the look of that new GX 550 kind of reminds me of a cylon warrior from Battlestar Galactica

yeah...a side by side, week long trip with Aspen and a 550 would make for a cool video. But I just can't imagine paying that much money for a car...ever. We'll have to replace our Highlander in a few years and we'll have to figure out what we can do. Maybe a base model. Keep up the great work.

Ecstatic about your thoughts on this platform I am so excited to get my family’s GX550 Overtrail+ that’s is on order. I would love to see the 550 more on your families travels to further hear your opinions on this rig. Loved the video Cant wait to hear Sarah and Caroline’s opinion on the GX too. Stay curious

Great video. I hope to see you test drive the new 4Runner Trailhunter or TRD Pro and give a comparison. Curious if the 4Runner offers heads up display. The EKDSS is a huge plus for the GX vs the 4Runner.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate how quiet the interior was over all those different ruts and off-road scenarios. The 460 was quiet too it’s put together really well, there are some vehicles that feel like they will fall apart on washboard roads. Does the rear locker engage right away like the center diff on the 460? Toyota rear lockers take forever I was wondering if it works better on a Lexus…….

I believe that there is a recall on the V6 twin turbo.

That is one sweet rig! I want one. I am curious if the HUD shows the front tire placement like the screen does? That would be perfection for trail work.

lol! Aw Kev. You’re kinda screwed! 😂❤

I don't usually care for these types of videos but this was a good one!

When you say real reaction is all others fake lol.. Great video.. This is my next suv..

Would love to see this added to your garage and in future videos. My next off-road buy is going to be the Bronco Raptor but this might be perfect for my wife and a great replacement for her Infiniti.

That was superb, I’ll take one 🤩🤣🤣⭐️

Awesome vid Kevin. I think that 550 is worth every penny of MSRP.

I've become convinced that only posers like things the old (hard way). Anyone who is really invested in an activity wants quality of life improvements.

Yes get a longer term tester so you can deep dive for us.

I love your review based on your own perspectives. Many others are just talking the same stuff all over. They talk about the same thing with any other cars. Not interesting. Anyway, I hope you have a chance to do the similar video with new 4Runner. I am very curious of its powertrain. I am not quite excited about hybrids, since batteries eat up cargo space. Anyway, keep your own unique perspective. Thanks!

Muy buenos los videos, hermosos los paisajes Dios los bendiga saludos desde Córdoba

They did good with the exterior design. That lack of back seat leg space is kind of nuts. I can wait to see these lifted with 35's and overland front bumpers with light bars and winches built in. I'm going to wait a few years and try to find a nice used lease return. Then I'll build it up and start putting miles on it. Best of all the new Toyota Designs.

It would be nice for the Overtrail+ to come with real leather (Saddle Tan), 3rd row seating option, 3-zone climate controls, and heated middle bench seating. That would make it perfect.

The instrument cluster we have all dreamed of since we watched Richard Hammond drive the LFA for the first time on Top Gear.

I'd wish I knew you were at the Longo Lexus dealership. I would have come and said hi.

That’s the rear seat leg room like compared to the 460. Also how do you find using touch buttons for the HVAC when driving compared to having physical buttons?

Quite a far departure from my GX470. But I'm excited about it.

Really wish a 3rd row was an option on the Overtrail trims.

I'm definitely looking forward to you making that difficult decision for future adventurers for the channel.🤔

I wish they sold this version of those tires to the public. A lot of gx owners going to be disappointed if they have to replace just one of them

i vote for you to test this in the field

Goooooo for it

I really like it, I want one now’ I enjoyed a real person that I know’s review. I’ll be curious how it handles bigger tires, and the longevity with that, especially the electric steering! 👌🤘🇨🇦

Well of course we want to see you build one out 😂

Anybody know what CAN Bus info can be displayed in the dash? In particular the ATF temp. Does it have an adequate tranny cooler, or will I have to install an aftermarket cooler like I had to do on my 2012 4Runner Trail (towing a 4,000 pound trailer)?

For me, the real overland vehicle you own is the 1980 landcruiser. Extremely simple, repairable on the trail, and doesn't cost me my first-born to purchase. However, this newer version of the Lexus has some technology that I do like.

yes absolutely do some more testing with this thang. very impressive. and very interesting to think about aftermarket coming on line and what things will, and more importantly WONT be needed on a truck that set up already. id just like to say, on the topic of people not liking all of the new tech and malarkey as he put it, it makes me sad to see so much resistance to things without actually giving it a chance. however i do understand, because whats at the core of that problem is just fear of change. and thats a really valid thing, especially when its things you care about alot that are changing. but we need to be more opened minded, because when you give things a fair chance you will find alot that you like, and alot of things that will make you fall in love with what you care about all over again! i mean cmon, the cameras showing you the trail is just the best. not to say there arent problems with new tech, but their are problems with everything. and hey, atleast you can still enjoy the fact that this company isnt going electric for a while still hahaha. (although the torque will be unmatched when that happens ;) ) great video!

Excellent review. I actually cancelled my GX reservation but this video made me regret that decision as we put down a deposit on a Rivian.

Cool ride but ... GX470 4 life!